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Articles and selections from books about sustainable design and energy efficiency. Includes a green
products directory, classifieds, and bookstore.
http://oikos.com/library/index.html
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Energy Design Tools
Software tools to analysis climate, sunlight, and building construction. Includes links to climate
data files used by the programs. Developed at UCLA to run on PC compatible computers running DOS
3.1 or higher and Windows 95/98/NT.
http://www.aud.ucla.edu/energy-design-tools/
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The Green Choice
Information and links describing the wide variety of options, considerations and technologies
involved in building an environmentally friendly, energy efficient home, especially in the Arizona
area. Distributors for Omni Block insulated masonry system and kitchen and bath cabinetry.
http://www.thegreenchoice.com
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Natural Building Institute of Hawaii
provide workshops and lectures on sustainable living, natural and alternative building
construction, renewable energy. Connecting With Nature through reinventing ways to live and build.
http://www.naturalbuildinghawaii.com
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Earth Advantage Sustainable Building
Program supported by Portland (OR) General Electric Company to support sustainable design of
residential and commercial projects with consulting services and the Earth Advantage certification
program. Program also certifies builders and remodelers. Site also contains technology reports,
links to information sites, and events in the Portland area.
http://www.earthadvantage.com
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Green Advantage
Voluntary training and certification program for construction professionals that is allied with the
U. S. Green Building Council. Certification is based on the University of Florida's Build Green
& Profit workshop that teaches concepts and techniques to conserve resources more effectively
while profitably producing energy and water efficient housing.
http://www.greenadvantage.org
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Ecostruct
Building company based in South Shropshire, UK promoting the concepts of sustainable development
and environmental awareness within the construction industry. Projects include barn conversions and
individual houses with emphasis on energy-efficiency and low environmental impact. Site includes a
good overview of several of the key issues involved in sustainable architecture.
http://www.ecostruct.co.uk
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Environmental Design Research Association
An international, interdisciplinary organization that focuses on environmental design research that
examines the interrelationships between people and their built environments. Hosts conferences,
publishes papers, and allocates student research grants. Also supports special interest networks.
http://www.telepath.com/~edra/
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GreenStreet Construction and Consulting
Construction firm specializing in high-performance green building for both new construction and
renovation. Also provide LEED consulting and solar, wind, and geothermal energy system design and
installation.
http://www.greenstreetinc.com
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Green Building at Penn State
A research program in sustainable construction at Penn State University Department of Architectural
Engineering. Includes a multi-university program exploring sustainable housing solutions for
American Indians.
http://www.engr.psu.edu/greenbuild/
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GreenHomeNYC
GreenHomeNYC facilitates the adoption of sustainable building methods and materials by owners of
small residential and commercial buildings in New York City. Includes links and listing of local
events.
http://www.GreenHomeNYC.org
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Green Building Press
Publishers of Building for a Future magazine and the Green Building Bible in the United Kingdom.
http://www.newbuilder.co.uk
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The Benchley Project
An independent Design-Build project by three students of Texas A&M University to develop a
sustainable living complex. Contains photos of construction of the straw bale house.
http://www.larsstanley.com/arch/benchley/
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EPA Green Building
A gateway to numerous U.S. Environmental Protection Agency webpages on how to improve the
environmental performance of buildings, with sections covering energy use, building materials,
indoor air quality, water conservation and waste.
http://www.epa.gov/greenbuilding
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Atlwals Alternative Landscape Materials
Describes the potential uses for alternative landscape materials which include rammed earth,
corrugated cardboard bales, adobe, fly ash concrete, straw bale, earth bag construction, and cast
earth.
http://www.caed.asu.edu/altwals/
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Temporary Desert Structures Project
Structures for Burning Man, or camping in the Black Rock Desert, must be designed for the extreme
heat, severe wind storms, and sudden rains of northwestern Nevada. Lots of technical advice about
building environmentally appropriate structures.
http://www.sonic.net/~bullnose/bluetarp.htm
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Sustainability Works
A complete development tool anyone interested in adopting a sustainable approach to housing
development and regeneration, including housing associations, local authorities, consultants,
contractors and developers.
http://www.sustainabilityworks.org.uk/
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Building Industry Professionals for Environmental Responsibility
BIPER is a US trade organization working to promote environmentally sound resource management and
sustainable building technologies. Provides descriptions of research and educational projects they
are supporting and contact information.
http://www.biperusa.biz/
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Natural Resources Defense Council
Articles, links, reports, unpublished research, policy and technical analysis, and Congressional
testimony relating to sustainable design and construction.
http://www.nrdc.org/cities/default.asp
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Designing with California Native Plants
Landscaping with California native plants. Includes an "easy" section, an advanced
section, and references.
http://www.laspilitas.com/cat1.htm
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Building Concerns
Supporting ecologically sustainable design and building. Includes the Interior Concerns Resource
Guide, a sourcebook of information and product suppliers of more sustainable and healthy building
and interior materials and products.
http://www.interiorconcerns.com/
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Geo Lite Systems
Manufactures portable, self-contained, solar-powered cabins, cottages or yurts for remote or
suburban use.
http://www.geolitesystems.com
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Green Home Building
Focuses on sustainable architecture strategies, natural building methods, and examples of
vernacular architecture, with lists of books and related web sites. Also information on dealing
with building codes when using natural building materials.
http://www.greenhomebuilding.com
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SolarSense Designs
Designer of passive solar homes using soil-cement. Site is intended for contractors and
owner-builders. Includes detailed information on forming and pouring soil-cement walls.
http://solarsensedesigns.com
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Irish Eco Builders
Photos of strawbale, timber, and thatch projects in Ireland. Also contains many links to thatch,
strawbale, and green building sites.
http://homepage.eircom.net/~greenbuild
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YourHomePlanet
An environmental building design web directory - links, resources, and tools.
http://www.yourhomeplanet.com
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Elements
Sustainable Design consulting division of BNIM Architects in Kansas City, MO. Good reading list of
books that inspire change.
http://elements.bnim.com
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EcoDeveloper
Information on building EcoVillage 1, a high-level sustainable community in Calgary, Alberta,
Canada.
http://www.ecodeveloper.com
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RealWood
Builds, remodels, and installs millwork, cabinets and doors using sustainably harvested lumber and
other natural products that have a positive effect on chemically-sensitive occupants. They also
provide mitigation and feng shui consulting.
http://www.realwood.net
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Framework
Distinctive modular pre-engineered structures for use as schools, classrooms and sports buildings.
Also will design new unique modular buildings.
http://www.frameworkcdm.com
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Brown Panda
A weekly web magazine on ecological and environmental art, design, architecture, and landscape.
http://brownpanda.topcities.com/
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HOK Sustainable Design News
News about HOK's sustainable planning, design, and delivery strategies.
http://www.hoksustainabledesign.com
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William McDonough and Partners
Produces designs of the aesthetic quality that also incorporate environmental sensitivity.
http://www.mcdonough.com/
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Center for Research in Alternate Systems of Energy
Design dissertation project outlining the use of alternate energy systems and principles of
climatic architecture to reduce energy consumption in buildings. Includes a pilot project for a
research campus. Good explanatory diagrams.
http://mhathwar.tripod.com/thesis
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Solar roof
The Sunslatestm Solar roof, developed and manufactured by Atlantis is designed in one hour,
manufactured in one day, and installed in a few hours by your roofer and electrician.
http://www.geniusloci.com
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Hardwick Frame Company
Combines custom design service, timber framing and unique panel closure systems that provide energy
efficient homes, barns and commercial buildings to fit any budget or lifestyle.
http://www.hardwickframe.com/
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Development Center for Appropriate Technology
Non-profit organization that supports the development and use of sustainable technology through
education, research, and projects. Includes information on working with code officials. Active in
revising building codes to include sustainable issues.
http://www.dcat.net/
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Alliance for Green Development
Nonprofit corporation based in Albuquerque NM that promotes green development through tours,
seminars, standards, and educational displays.
http://greenalliancenm.org
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Sustainable Settlement in Southern Africa
Provides a central point of access to information and organizations in southern Africa to support
sustainable development. Addresses the issues of sustainable development in developing countries.
http://www.sustainablesettlement.co.za
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VIROtech Friendly Technology
Source of simple, environmentally responsive, cost effective products.
http://www.virotech.com.au
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Vital Signs Project
A curriculum materials development effort to examine a physical building's performance. Includes
resource packages available for downloading and case studies.
http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/vitalsigns/
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Paladino Green Building Strategies
Design/development to incorporate green building strategies and sustainable development approaches
to create a new kind of building.
http://www.palcon.com/
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The Green Iguana
The project consists of eight homes which can be rented by consumers, authorities and other
organisations, to experience the high standards used to build these bio-ecological houses.
http://www.leguaan.com
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The Green Engineer
Dedicated to exploring issues related to sustainable design of buildings, with a focus on
mechanical and electrical systems. Includes Q and A bulletin board, ideas to make your building
more sustainable, links to other resources.
http://www.greenengineer.com
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Tirone Nunes
Tirone Nunes promotes, concieves and studies the viability of bioclimatic buildings in the housing,
office, commercial sectors and sport centres, applying the best available technologies.
http://www.tironenunes.pt
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Architectural Green Solar Network
German Association concerned with sustainable architecture. (German and English)
http://www.agsn.de/
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US Green Building Council
A leading non-profit organization in the dedicated to sustainable building design and construction.
Developers of the LEED building rating system.
http://www.usgbc.org
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Energy Design Update
The monthly newsletter on energy-efficient housing, from Cutter Information Corp.
http://www.cutter.com/edu/
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BioFence
Biodegradable silt fence for erosion control and wetlands protection. Winner of the 1999 EPA
Environmental Technology Award.
http://www.biofence.com/
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Loken Builders
Full service construction company specializes in energy and resource efficient construction, as
well as personalized remodeling and new construction.
http://www.lokenbuilders.com/
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Environmental Architecture
Architectural services for the design of environmental and sustainable buildings, both commercial
and private homes. Strawbale, rammed earth, adobe.
http://www.enviroarchitecture.com
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Cedar Bay Homes
Custom home builder in Kitsap County, Washington incorporating green building techniques.
http://www.cedarbayhomes.com
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Sustainable Building Sourcebook Contents
A collection of information and sources of materials, assistance, and further research on many
aspects of sustainable construction and remodeling.
http://www.greenbuilder.com/sourcebook/contents.html
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Sustainable Sources
Online collections of information on sustainable building, eco travel, and Latin American
environmental issues. Keyword searchable.
http://www.greenbuilder.com/
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Green Building Concepts
Tools to build a more energy and resource efficient home.
http://www.greenconcepts.com
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EnvironDesign
Annual conference on sustainable design of buildings.
http://www.EnvironDesign.com
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Castleblock
Architects and engineers specializing in alternative building materials and technologies with a
focus on high-performance, recycled content materials. Contains concrete form, plywood substitute,
and recycled rubber lumber product information.
http://www.castleblock.com
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The Natural Home Building Source
Sustainable, passive solar, do-it-yourself house plans are featured with interior planterbeds,
composting toilets, greywater recycling and septic system products.
http://www.thenaturalhome.com
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Green Design Initiative
An academic-industry-government consortium based at Carnegie-Mellon University to develop research
and education programs to improve environmental quality while encouraging sustainable economic
development.
http://www.ce.cmu.edu/GreenDesign/
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Green Building Alliance
Pittsburgh-based non-profit organization that provides expert services and reliable information to
facilitate green building solutions-- and, in the process, helps our region thrive.
http://www.gbapgh.org/
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Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems
A research and design center for sustainable building practices run by Pliny Fisk, based in Austin
TX.
http://www.cmpbs.org/
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Natural Building Resources
Good introduction on the many types of sustainable buildings, techniques and materials, photos from
around the globe.
http://www.zianet.com/blackrange/
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Strawbale Studio Natural Building Project
Gives information on natural building, thatching, ecovillages, permaculture and sustainable living.
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/7729/index.html
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Sustainable Architecture: Eco Design and Landscaping, Urbanism
An archive of information about sustainable architecture and urbanism collected by Robert D.
Hotten, MLA
http://www.aloha.net/~laumana/
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